The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

The crazy journey of Gio Gonzalez

Making it to the majors is a fantastic and rare feat in itself, but White Sox pitcher Gio Gonzalez's path to the White Sox, and from the White Sox, several times over is a journey baseball fans everywhere should listen to. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Gio to discuss his pro career and what he sees in this young White Sox team.(1:40) - Surprised the White Sox wanted him to comeback(6:00) - Wanted to go a team that wanted to give me an opportunity(10:00) - Yasmani Grandal is a different kind of person(13:30) - Thoughts on the Sox young pitching core(16:20) - Thoughts on the expectations for this team

Why Dallas Keuchel signed with the White Sox

Host Chuck Garfien sits with one of the newest White Sox players, Dallas Keuchel as they go over his decision to ultimately sign with the Chicago White Sox.(3:30) - What information did he have/find out about the White Sox(5:42) - Why he eventually made up his mind to sign with the Sox(9:00) - What does he see in the White Sox young pitching staff(12:00) - Relationship with Ricky Renteria(17:23) - What will he do with the beard(23:11) - Thoughts on Astros

How do you pitch when they know what’s coming?

How legitimate is the Astro's World Series win? How did they effect baseball? Will playing the Astros be different now? Host Chuck Garfien discusses all of this with White Sox Pitcher Evan Marshall plus gets his opinion on how the White Sox are handling it with former Houston Astro and big free agent signee Dallas Keuchel on the team.(1:39) - Cheating is a part of baseball history(4:14) - Reaction to Astros' press conference(5:55) - Start of Evan Marshall interview**(8:45) - The effect the Astro's had on opposing players careers(10:58) - How hitting becomes so much easier(13:16) - Will it be different playing the Astros now?(15:20) - What about other people/teams that have cheated?

Playoffs or bust?

There are a lot of expectations for the 2020 White Sox and they know it and embrace it. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by NBCS Chicago White Sox writer Vinnie Duber and Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss the collective proclamation by the Sox on the 1st day pitchers and catchers report, that they fully intend to strive for the playoffs.(1:49) - There is a different feeling in White Sox camp for the 1st time in a long time(5:48) Sox manager Ricky Renteria disappointed if Sox don't make the playoffs this year(9:05) - White Sox PECOTA projections(13:02) - James McCann "We're trying to win a World Series"(18:46) - Injuries on the 1st day(21:02) - Will the Sox make good on their claim and make the playoffs

How Rick Hahn built the 2020 White Sox

GM of the White Sox Rick Hahn sits down with host Chuck Garfien as they discuss how the new and exciting 2020 White Sox were built. Hahn gives details into what went into each extension and signing of each major move that was made this off-season. They also discuss the expectations that come with building this team.(3:10) - Went after Yasmani Grandal as soon as free agency opened up(7:20) - How did missing out on Machado/Harper impact this offseason?(10:55) - Getting Keuchel/White Sox relationship with Scott Boras(13:30) - Strasburg, Cole, or Keuchel?(17:06) - Didn't go after Edwin Encarnación right away(18:30) - What was considered when signing José Abreu(19:56) - Jerry Reinsdorf wasn't on board with the Robert extension initially(23:55) - Thoughts on the Astro's cheating scandal(25:25) - Could still go after a 2nd basemen

Black History Month: The impact of the black athlete in Baseball

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. To start the series Laurence Holmes interviews former Cub, now baseball analyst Doug Glanville as they discuss his experience in baseball, and the change that black athletes have brought in baseball.(0:53) - The legacy of Black history and sports(5:47) - Should an athlete speak on social issues?(10:00) - His parents weren't comfortable with him playing baseball(14:20) - The diversity of baseball(17:00) - Black interest in baseball(23:00) - Current black baseball players still dealing with issues

Yasmani Grandal HATES to lose

During Soxfest, host Chuck Garfien sat down with White Sox newcomer Yasmani Grandal who made it absolutely clear that he didn't come to the South Side to lose. Chuck and Yasmani discuss how he became so competitive, how he can help a young pitching staff, and his intentions with the White Sox.(2:10) - How do you win?(4:40) - How he learned to not accept losing(7:24) - What was it like catching for Kershaw(8:15) - Helping Dylan Cease(9:45) - When he finally got comfortable at the big league level(11:10) - Sensing the excitement from this team

Nick Madrigal ”I’m ready right now!”

Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal as they discuss the open 2nd base spot on the Sox, his struggles at Winston Salem single A, and his dreams of the big leagues.(1:15) - What he's done to get stronger(2:38) - His struggles at high single A(3:27) - "I'm ready right now!"(5:49) - Coolest thing he's seen Luis Robert do(6:40) - What he dreams his major league debut will look like

Who do you have in your 2020 opening day White Sox lineup?

As opening day gets closer and closer on the 2020 White Sox season, the crew of Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Chris Kamka debate and discuss what they think the opening day lineup should look like. With all the new toys, is there a wrong way?(3:00) - Who sets the tone at lead-off?(7:29) - Who is batting 2nd?(11:24) - Who is locking down the 3 hole(14:02) - Cleanup hitter(17:09) - Batting 5th is?(20:00) - DH/ batting 6th?(24:21) - 7th in the lineup(28:59) - Who is batting 8th?(32:26) - Rounding out the lineup at the 9th spot(39:02) - Who fills in the lineup?

Tim Anderson wants to be an MVP like Derrick Rose

"Why not me?" These three words said by former Chicago Bull and Chicago native Derrick Rose before he became the youngest MVP in NBA history still sends chills down the Chicago sports fan's spine. Tim Anderson had this same sentiment when asked on his chances to be an MVP and it felt all too similar. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Tim Anderson on a ride-along as they discuss his MVP chances, his growth to a star, and expectations for the White Sox going forward.(2:03) - The desire to be great(4:57) - Why not me for MVP. Comparisons between Tim and Derrick Rose(10:10) - Was it being too bold in saying this team is going to be special(14:53) - Using basketball to help with baseball(16:00) - Learning more and more about baseball